Things to do in Shoreditch this Autumn

Autumn has arrived in East London and Hart Shoreditch is ready to make the most of it with an exciting line-up of creative workshops, cosy film screenings, and new seasonal dining experiences at UBA restaurant. With its prime location in the centre of Shoreditch, Hart provides an ideal base for those looking to explore the neighbourhood’s cultural calendar, alongside enjoying the hotel’s programme of events. Whether it’s a stylish city staycation, a day out with friends or family, or a festive celebration, Hart has it all covered.

Try an Immersive Workshop

Hart continues its workshop series throughout October and beyond with a lineup of creative sessions announced.

• 31st October – Karen Hsu of the Pom Pom Factory and Elaine Hsu will host The Tarot Garden, an afternoon of paper flowers and tarot cards, exploring the space between abundance and transformation.

• 6th November - Visitors are invited to paint their own winter wonderland with an oil painting workshop led by Miss Sepi Art, where participants will be guided through the painting process, accompanied by a live DJ set and music by a guest artist and guitarist.

• 8th November – Floz by DR’s Secret invites guests to discover the Winter Skin Wellness Ritual, for a hands-on skincare experience designed to help find the ritual that works for you.

• 8th November & 13th December - Reverie will host two candle-making workshops at Hart, with an autumn session in November and a Christmas session in December. Guests will be invited to unwind while they learn the art of candle making with luxurious seasonal fragrance blends.

• 28th November – Gareth will host Earth To Us: Mindful Movement Social, a therapeutically led bodyweight bootcamp designed to reconnect participants with themselves, others, and the present moment

• 29th November - An Intimate Sound Bath & Matcha Making Experience with DaiKOR, combining mindfulness with a hands-on matcha making experience.

• 5th December – Join Tiara Haven for a Christmas Paint & Pour session at Hart, where guests can pain their own clay candle vessel, discover fragrances and hand-pour a luxury soy candle.

For more details, find out what’s on at Hart Shoreditch here.

Enjoy a Cosy Film Screening

Luxury screening event company Lumière Noire returns to Hart this autumn, offering intimate cinema screenings in the hotel’s BYRD Lounge. On 15th November Lumière Noire will be hosting a curated, intimate screening of Brandon Broussard’s short film Switches, which will include a pre-recorded Q&A with the Director and a thoughtful post-screening discussion exploring the film’s themes. This experience offers an elevated experience centred around film, conversation and shared reflection in a relaxing space, the perfect way to unwind on a Sunday afternoon.

Discover a Festive Art Experience

This winter, Hart continues its lineup of artist collaborations with a new partnership with Karen Hsu, Founder & Creative Director of Pom Pom Factory, a creative space where paper is turned into beautiful flowers. To celebrate the festive season, Karen will be creating a special installation at the hotel, titled ‘A Garden at the Door and A Rocking Goat’. More details to come!

Sample Seasonal Pan-Asian Dishes

As autumn gives way to the festive period, UBA will bring a Pan-Asian twist to the seasonal celebrations with a vibrant sharing menu designed for relaxed gatherings with friends, family and colleagues. The chef’s selection features elevated dishes such as crispy prawns with Asian cranberry sauce, beef carpaccio with truffle and wasabi dressing, chicken Wellington with Ju sauce and Yakiniku beef ribeye with Asian chimichurri, followed by a clementine panna cotta. The seasonal festivities continue to New Year’s Eve, with a delicious set menu to celebrate the start of 2027, complete with a glass of prosecco on arrival for £80 per person. The specially curated menu features Korean fried chicken, beef carpaccio and an omakase sushi selection to start, followed by yakiniku beef ribeye and miso salmon and a mochi selection to finish.

Book in a Group Celebration

For those looking to plan a festive party or simply get together with friends this autumn, Hart features a range of flexible spaces that can be adapted to each event. The hotel’s BYRD Lounge offers a stunning subterranean venue accommodating up to 120 guests standing, while the Mortise and Tenon Suites provide elegant private spaces for collaborative meetings or presentations. UBA is also a great choice for festive gatherings, with the restaurant’s striking red and gold interiors creating a vibrant backdrop to accompany the delicious pan-Asian dishes. For smaller groups, the private dining room offers an intimate space to enjoy UBA’s distinctive flavours and a more unconventional take on seasonal dining.